Against Southwest Christian, New Life was down 27-25 at the half, but came back to beat the Stars (16-6; 7-5 MCAA) by one point, winning the second-half battle 29-26.

Hohol led the way for the Eagles with 17 points and seven rebounds. Senior forward Molly Saum and senior guard Emily Bolduan each netted 10 points for New Life as well.

The Eagles took on Lester Prairie/Holy Trinity (14-8; 9-2 MCAA) on Monday, Feb. 17, and St. Paul Humboldt (6-12; 4-6 St. Paul City) on Tuesday, Feb. 18, after the Bulletin went to print. Next, New Life travels to Minnehaha Academy (15-5; 10-2 Tri-Metro) on Thursday, Feb. 20.

Patrick Johnson has been the South Washington County Bulletin’s sports editor since 2008. He reports on and oversees coverage of high school and amateur sports in south Washington County and Woodbury. Prior to joining the Bulletin, Johnson worked for other Twin Cities suburban newspapers. He is a University of Minnesota graduate.